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Mercedes-Benz recall 2017120018

Mercedes-Benz calls it 2017120018. NHTSA filed it as campaign 17V826000 on Dec 18, 2017: seat belts on the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, 1,263 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
17V8260002018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GTSeat BeltsDec 18, 20171,263high
Problem Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, AMG GT R, AMG GT C and AMG GT S vehicles. The seat belts may bind within the guidance loops possibly causing slack in the seat belts. Risk If the seat belt binds, slack may develop through occupant movement which may lead to increased personal injury in the event of a crash. Fix MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the seat belt guides, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA'S number for this recall is 2017120018.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 17V826000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 2017120018 is the number Mercedes-Benz assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 17V826000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 2017120018 the same recall as 17V826000?

Yes. 2017120018 is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 17V826000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 2017120018 cover?

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, 1,263 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 2017120018 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.